Financial institutions stories
Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore
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Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.
XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach
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StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.
AI expected to revolutionise Singapore financial services
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personalisation
A new Salesforce report reveals 60% of Singaporean consumers expect greater AI integration in financial services, with millennials leading the optimism.
Australia introduces new cybersecurity compliance laws 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
Noggin has revealed critical regulatory updates for Australian companies, introducing new compliance requirements in cybersecurity and healthcare sectors.
BankID joins advisory boards to enhance UK digital IDs
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financial institutions
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digital identity
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financial services
TISA Commercial Enterprise has announced that Norwegian Digital ID firm BankID will join the advisory committees of Select ID to enhance digital identity accessibility in the UK.
MBSToken launches to transform the $11 trillion MBS market
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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transparency
Asset Token Ventures has launched MBSToken, a platform aimed at revolutionising the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities market with blockchain technology.
NTT DATA report reveals rise in AI adoption in banking
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data protection
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NTT DATA's latest report reveals that 58% of banks globally are fully adopting generative AI, marking a crucial shift towards its integration in banking operations.
AI guardrails - the essential reflection of a company’s standards, policies and core values
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financial institutions
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globalisation
As the EU's AI Act takes effect in 2026, companies face the challenge of divergent AI regulations across borders, prompting the need for robust compliance guardrails.
LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
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blockchain
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Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.
Survey reveals slow adoption of AI in anti-money laundering
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risk & compliance
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genai
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A survey by SAS and KPMG reveals sluggish AI and ML adoption in anti-money laundering, with only 18% of financial institutions fully implementing these technologies.
Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions
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fleet management
In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.
Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments
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digital transformation
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fintech
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payment technologies
Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.
Target Group & FourNet partner to enhance NICE CXone use
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digital transformation
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Target Group has forged a five-year partnership with FourNet to enhance its contact centre operations using the NICE CXone platform, aiming for greater efficiency.
Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.
Vespia partners with Mastercard to streamline onboarding
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payment technologies
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mastercard
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financial institutions
Vespia has partnered with Mastercard to enhance merchant onboarding across multiple regions, aiming to streamline processes and cut onboarding times by up to 90%.
Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Senetas has sold its subsidiary Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5 million, a strategic move expected to enhance its position in the cybersecurity market.
Lendela appoints new CFO & CTO to drive APAC expansion
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Lendela has appointed Kent Huang as CFO and Steven Wong as CTO, aiming for expansion in the Asia Pacific following strong performance in 2024.
Akamai named national ambassador to boost UK SME security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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public sector
Akamai Technologies has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to boost cyber resilience among UK SMEs.
To build or to buy? Tackling KYC complexities in client onboarding
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In an era where speed and efficiency are paramount, banks must decide between building custom KYC systems or investing in advanced SaaS solutions to enhance client onboarding.
DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking
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cloud services
DAS has launched a tool for near real-time bushfire monitoring, helping organisations quickly identify affected customers and properties during disasters.